90 Points Wine Spectator
There's a juicy, jammy note to the raspberry, cherry and blueberry core, with hints of mint, eucalyptus, tobacco, rosemary and sage, plus a touch of white pepper that lingers. Drink now. 8,915 cases made, 1,820 cases imported.
 
WHO IS THE MAITRE D’?
The Maitre D’ was named after Sparky, who put himself through winemaking college as a left handed waiter.
TASTING NOTES:
The 2022 Maître D’ Cabernet is a wine with deep red and purple hues and a rich aroma. It’s complex and flavourful, with cherry and blackberry notes transitioning into hints of liquorice, cigar box, and mocha, all while maintaining fruit sweetness. This Cabernet is a well-balanced delight.
TECHNICAL NOTES:
The grapes were grown on the Coppermine Road, Long Gully Road, Ryan Road, and Gateway vineyards in McLaren Vale, and the Joppich vineyard in Langhorne Creek. Barrel fermented and matured in 89% American and 11% French oak, using 34% new, 53% one year old and 13% two year old barrels. The required Marquis Fruit Weight™ for the Lefty Series is 65% – 75%. The Actual Fruit Weight for 2022 The Maitre D’ is 67%.
Alcohol: 15.0%
Residual Sugar: 0.5 (g/L)
pH: 3.65